Deck 10: Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs

Question 1

Typical theme parks are Opryland and Disneyland, areas set aside just for

A) refreshments
B) recreation for families
C) hotels
D) shows
E) music

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Places where members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons are called

A) conference centers
B) private clubs
C) theme parks
D) attractions

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The most popular destination resort in the world is

A) Universal Studios
B) Walt Disney World
C) Six Flags
D) Knott's Berry Farm

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What destination breeds endangered animal species, participates in visitor education programs and biological research?

A) Sea World
B) National Zoo, Washington, D.C.
C) GatorLand Theme Park
D) Smithsonian Institute

Question 5

Which destination attraction is known for its success in adapting movies into thrill rides?

A) Sea World
B) Hershey's
C) Universal Studios
D) Disneyland

Question 6

Which parks create the atmosphere of another place and time?

A) National parks
B) Private clubs
C) Theme parks
D) Zoos

Question 7

The most visited National Park is

A) Yosemite
B) Death Valley
C) Great Smokey Mountains
D) Grand Tetons
E) Yellowstone

Question 8

There is a direct relationship between recreation and

A) leisure
B) stress
C) Wellness and balance
D) burnout

Question 9

The two major themes of Epcot are?

A) Tomorrowland and Fantasyland
B) Future World and World Showcase
C) Frontierland and Tomorrowland
D) Fantasyland and Adventureland

Question 10

Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job?

A) Six Flags
B) Busch Gardens
C) Hershey's
D) Disney

Question 11

Recreation is defined as

A) playing an organized sport
B) not working
C) refreshment of body and mind
D) a healthy workout

Question 12

Commercial recreation is also defined as

A) leisure tourism
B) themed tourism
C) fee -based tourism
D) adventure tourism

Question 13

Which park is considered to be the first major water park opened in the United States?

A) Blizzard Beach
B) Wet 'n Wild
C) Sea World
D) Six Flags

Question 14

The National Park Service has more than ________ designated parks around the country

A) 253
B) 362
C) 157
D) 407

Question 15

Which theme park allows faculty and students members to intern?

A) Hershey's
B) Universal Studios
C) Busch Gardens
D) Walt Disney World
E) Six Flags

Question 16

What attraction features more than 700,000 exotic plants?

A) Hershey's
B) The National Aquarium
C) San Diego Zoo
D) Walt Disney World

Question 17

Recreation offered to the public with an incentive of making a profit

A) YMCA
B) Knott's Berry Farm
C) The Elks Club
D) Special Olympics

Question 18

Which theme park company is dedicated to preserving marine life and uses innovative programs to research wildlife dilemmas?

A) Disney
B) Six Flags America
C) Sea World Parks
D) Knott's Berry Farm
E) Universal Studios

Question 19

Concerts, musicals, and comedy shows are examples of

A) heritage tourism
B) adventure parks
C) performance arts
D) city park entertainment

Question 20

In 1916, which one of the following organizations was founded to conserve park resources and to provide for their use by the public?

A) Recreation Management
B) National Park Service
C) American Park Service
D) New England Association of Park Superintendents

Question 21

Historic places, sites, and museums are a part of what is now called

A) historic attractions
B) heritage tourism
C) theme park tourism
D) parks and entertainment

Question 22

Briefly describe the purpose of private clubs.

Question 23

Trends in recreation and leisure include all but

A) more VIP experiences in theme parks
B) the blending of park experiences
C) hands -on rides and attractions
D) an increase in golf programs
E) combining shopping and entertainment experiences

Question 24

Which of the following is the primary difference between club management and hotel management?

A) Hotels cost more to operate.
B) Hotels offer more services than clubs.
C) Clubs are used more frequently than hotels.
D) Club members feel more ownership of the property than hotel guests.

Question 25

Aside from the hospitality employment areas (food, beverage and lodging) what other employment opportunities are there in the theme park industry?

Question 26

Discuss the rationale behind the national park service. Do you think this concept has outlived its original mission?

Question 27

Voluntary organizations have all the following characteristics EXCEPT:

A) nonprofit
B) membership restrictions
C) nongovernmental
D) serve the public at large

Question 28

The type of club that is predominantly business oriented is a

A) dining club
B) military club
C) professional club
D) city club
E) social club

Question 29

Voluntary recreation includes

A) YMCA/YWCA, boy and girl scouts
B) athletic clubs
C) churches
D) commercial health clubs
E) armed forces

Question 30

Describe the following type of clubs and their membership: professional, social, athletic, military and fraternal.

Question 31

The Liberty Bell resides in which city?

A) Philadelphia
B) Washington, D.C.
C) Baltimore
D) New York City

Question 32

The hierarchy (from the top down) of club management is as follows

A) general manager, executive committee, board of directors, members
B) board of directors, executive committee, members, general manager
C) executive committee, board of directors, general manager, members
D) members, board of directors, executive committee, general manager

Question 33

Discuss the elements of management as they relate to theme park management.

Question 34

The Special Olympics is an example of

A) campus recreation
B) recreation for special populations
C) for -profit recreation
D) commercial recreation

Question 35

Compare a country club to a city club.

Question 36

Studies have shown a direct correlation between recreation and leisure to wellness. Do you agree with this assertion? Justify your answer.

Question 37

Voluntary organizations, armed forces, and employee recreation fall under

A) private club recreation
B) noncommercial recreation
C) commercial recreation
D) for -profit organizations

Question 38

Foodservice, a pool, a tennis court and a golf course are all services offered in a(n)

A) attraction
B) convention
C) country club
D) festival

Question 39

With country clubs, the type of membership that enables members to use all the facilities all the time is a

A) monthly membership
B) social membership
C) seasonal membership
D) annual membership
E) full membership

Question 40

Name five theme parks and the focus or attraction of each.

Question 41

The Walker Golf Club is an exclusive, upscale golf facility in south Florida and you are the general
manager. A new member has approached you with a complaint about a dining room server that has been
employed by the club for more than 15 years. The club member wants this person terminated. The Board of Directors requires all hires and terminations to be approved at official board meetings. Discuss how you
will research, document, and ultimately handle this situation.